Christmas is right around the corner. Can you believe it? Some of us are already thinking about buying presents for all the special people in our lives. Here's a challenge....Try buying gifts that really make a difference. There are many adoptive families selling products (that are mighty cute, I might add) with proceeds going toward their international adoptions. There are also many organizations that are selling products with proceeds going toward helping widows and orphans in developing countries. AND there are large corporations that are selling products with percentages going toward eliminating social injustice. Starting this week, I will be highlighting a few of these opportunities. It's a win-win for everyone....the family or organization gets financial support, while you get the chance to give a gift that will change lives. Help change the life of an orphan. Help change the life of a widow. Help change the life of a family. Ready, set, go buy for change!
Meet the Thew family. Mary and Nathan, and their biological children, are in the process of adopting a baby from Uganda...you can read their story here. To support their adoption they are involved in several different fundraisers, with full or part of the proceeds going towards their adoption. You can purchase one of a kind postcards, Uganda decals, Ugandan paper beaded necklaces, Ugandan paintings here and here, 147 million orphan products, items from One Mango Tree, Earth Monkey Gear (eco-friendly baby items), Simply Love children's tees, Simply Love hats, Man Up tees, Scentsy products, Just Love Coffee, and Barefoot Books all from their main fundraising blog. It looks like they have something for everyone on your list. Please help support the Thew family and their baby starfish!
Meet the Blankenship family....Ethan, Kara, and their children, Korinna, Josiah, Elaina, and Leila. The Blankenships are in the process of adopting a baby from China. You can read their story here. I have gotten to know Kara in the last few months and I am loving this precious family. They are also selling 147 million orphans gear, and for all of you local Tuscaloosans, they are having a boston butt sale (I know...this isn't exactly a gift you would give someone at Christmas, but I had to include it!)....RIGHT NOW as we speak. If you are interested in buying a butt, you can contact Kara at karablankenship@hotmail.com. They are $30. The deadline is October 21 and they will be available for pick-up on October 29 from 9am-12pm at Alberta Baptist. Help bring Baby Blankenship home!
Meet the Wages family. I have been friends with Tracy for a while now. In fact, we were DTE about the same time (that's adoption language for Dossier to Ethiopia...dossier=the motherload of paperwork that is sent to the country). This date is a big deal and one that you sometimes share with others and therefore creates a bond between you. Anyway.....she is a dear friend and working hard to raise money for their adoption of a baby girl from Ethiopia. She and her husband, Tony, have three biological children and they are waiting on their referral. You can read their story here. Tracy and her family are selling African themed necklaces, white ivory bracelets, brown ivory bracelets, carved ivory necklaces, bangle sets, an assortment of paper bead necklaces, paper bead bracelets, and beauty products made of natural products (mango butter, coconut oil, shea/mango butter, shea/aloe butter, shea butter, and aloe butter). You can find all these products here at very affordable prices. Please help bring baby Olivia home.
Hello Somebody is an organization that "...exists to feed and educate children, byproviding an avenue of knowledge, in order to break the cycle of poverty and hunger within their generation." You can read their story here. Hello Somebody has many products from t-shirts to jewelry, all helping to aid in hunger in many countries. My favorite, though is the watch. How cute is this? The watches are $25 and proceeds go to feeding and educating children in Rwanda.
Stay tuned for more ideas next week!
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